Journal of Asthma, Volume 47, Issue 4 (2010)

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Journal of Asthma, Volume 47, Issue 4 (2010)

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REVIEW ARTICLE

Article
Asthma and Cigarette Smoking: A Review of the Empirical Literature
Alison C. McLeish Ph.D. & Michael J. Zvolensky Ph.D.
Pages: 345-361
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
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ASTHMA AND SMOKING

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Asthma Patients Who Smoke Have Signs of Chronic Airflow Limitation Before Age 45
Lotte Harmsen M.D., Vibeke Gottlieb M.D., Linda Makowska Rasmussen M.D., Ph.D. & Vibeke Backer M.D., D.M.Sci.
Pages: 362-366
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforAsthma Patients Who Smoke Have Signs of Chronic Airflow Limitation Before Age 45 | Full Text | References | PDF (181.3 KB)
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ASTHMA MECHANISMS

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A Defect of CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Cells in Inducing Interleukin-10 Production From CD4+ T Cells Under CD46 Costimulation in Asthma Patients
Ya-Qing Xu M.D., Ya-Dong Gao M.D., Ph.D., Jiong Yang M.D., Ph.D. & Wei Guo M.D., Ph.D.
Pages: 367-373
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforA Defect of CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Cells in Inducing Interleukin-10 Production From CD4+ T Cells Under CD46 Costimulation in Asthma Patients | Full Text | References | PDF (329.4 KB)
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Inhibitory Effects of Anti-Immunoglobulin E Antibodies on Airway Remodeling in A Murine Model of Chronic Asthma
Ji Young Kang M.D., Jin Woo Kim M.D., Ju Sang Kim M.D., Seung Joon Kim M.D., Sang Haak Lee M.D., Soon Suk Kwon M.D., Young Kyoon Kim M.D., Hwa Sik Moon M.D., Jeong Sup Song M.D., Sung Hak Park M.D. & Sook Young Lee M.D.
Pages: 374-380
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforInhibitory Effects of Anti-Immunoglobulin E Antibodies on Airway Remodeling in A Murine Model of Chronic Asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (857.4 KB)
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Article
Modulation by Flunisolide of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α–Induced Stimulation of Airway Epithelial Cell Activities Related to Eosinophil Inflammation
S. Boero Ph.D., M. Silvestri Ph.D., N. Ullmann M.D. & G. A. Rossi M.D.
Pages: 381-387
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforModulation by Flunisolide of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α–Induced Stimulation of Airway Epithelial Cell Activities Related to Eosinophil Inflammation | Full Text | References | PDF (351.7 KB)
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ASTHMA PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOMARKERS

Ethnic Differences in Methacholine Responsiveness and Word Descriptors in African Americans, Hispanic-Mexican Americans, Asian-Pacific Islanders, and Whites With Mild Asthma
Grace Hardie Ph.D., Rebecca Liu MSN, Jennifer Darden BSN & Warren M. Gold MD
Pages: 388-396
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforEthnic Differences in Methacholine Responsiveness and Word Descriptors in African Americans, Hispanic-Mexican Americans, Asian-Pacific Islanders, and Whites With Mild Asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (429.7 KB)
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Article
True Restrictive Ventilatory Pattern in Asthma
Thomas Rothe M.D.
Pages: 397-399
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
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Article
Validity of Measurement of Two Specific Biomarkers for the Assessment of Small Airways Inflammation in Asthma
Hiroshi Kanazawa M.D., Ph.D., Shigenori Kyoh M.D., Ph.D., Kazuhisa Asai M.D., Ph.D. & Kazuto Hirata M.D., Ph.D.
Pages: 400-406
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforValidity of Measurement of Two Specific Biomarkers for the Assessment of Small Airways Inflammation in Asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (286.4 KB)
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ASTHMA AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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Household and Environment Factors Associated With Asthma Among Indian Women: A Multilevel Approach
Vasudeva Guddattu M.Sc., A. Swathi M.Sc. & N. Sreekumaran Nair Ph.D.
Pages: 407-411
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforHousehold and Environment Factors Associated With Asthma Among Indian Women: A Multilevel Approach | Full Text | References | PDF (129.7 KB)
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Impact of Innate and Environmental Factors on Wheezing Persistence During Childhood
Jocelyne Just Ph.D., Samira Belfar M.D., Stéphanie Wanin M.D., Céline Pribil, Alain Grimfeld M.D. & Gérard Duru Ph.D.
Pages: 412-416
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
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ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS AND CONTROL

Validation of the Asthma Illness Representation Scale–Spanish (AIRS-S©)
Kimberly Joan Sidora-Arcoleo Ph.D., M.P.H., Jonathan Feldman Ph.D., Denise Serebrisky M.D. & Amanda Spray M.A.
Pages: 417-421
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforValidation of the Asthma Illness Representation Scale–Spanish (AIRS-S©) | Full Text | References | PDF (126.2 KB)
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Subacute Lack of Asthma Control and Acute Asthma Exacerbation History as Predictors of Subsequent Acute Asthma Exacerbations: Evidence From Managed Care Data
Richard D. O'Connor M.D., Eugene R. Bleecker M.D., Aidan Long M.D., Donald Tashkin M.D., Stephen Peters M.D., Ph.D., David Klingman Ph.D. & Benjamin Gutierrez Ph.D.
Pages: 422-428
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforSubacute Lack of Asthma Control and Acute Asthma Exacerbation History as Predictors of Subsequent Acute Asthma Exacerbations: Evidence From Managed Care Data | Full Text | References | PDF (222.8 KB)
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ASTHMA MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT

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Sodium Cromoglycate Alone and in Combination With Montelukast on the Airway Response to Mannitol in Asthmatic Subjects
Sandra D. Anderson Ph.D., D.Sc., John D. Brannan Ph.D., Clare P. Perry B.Sc., Corinne Caillaud Ph.D. & J. Paul Seale Ph.D., M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P.
Pages: 429-433
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforSodium Cromoglycate Alone and in Combination With Montelukast on the Airway Response to Mannitol in Asthmatic Subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (165.8 KB)
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Article
Long-Acting Beta-Agonists and Asthma Death: How Useful Are Different Study Designs to Evaluate the Potential Association?
Mark Weatherall FRACP, Meme Wijesinghe MBBS, Kyle Perrin FRACP & Richard Beasley DSc
Pages: 434-438
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforLong-Acting Beta-Agonists and Asthma Death: How Useful Are Different Study Designs to Evaluate the Potential Association? | Full Text | References | PDF (134.3 KB)
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Use of Long-Acting β-Agonists and Inhaled Steroids in Asthma: Meta-analysis of Observational Studies
Ceri Hirst PhD, Brian Calingaert MS Biostatistics, Richard Stanford PharmD & Jordi Castellsague MD, MPH
Pages: 439-446
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforUse of Long-Acting β-Agonists and Inhaled Steroids in Asthma: Meta-analysis of Observational Studies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Treatment of Persistent Asthma With Symbicort® (Budesonide/Formoterol Inhalation Aerosol): An Inhaled Corticosteroid and Long-Acting β2-Adrenergic Agonist in One Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhaler
William E. Berger M.D. & Michael J. Noonan M.D.
Pages: 447-459
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforTreatment of Persistent Asthma With Symbicort® (Budesonide/Formoterol Inhalation Aerosol): An Inhaled Corticosteroid and Long-Acting β2-Adrenergic Agonist in One Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhaler | Full Text | References | PDF (375.7 KB)
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PEDIATRIC ASTHMA

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Identifying An At-Risk Population of Children With Recurrent Near-Fatal Asthma Exacerbations
Christopher L. Carroll M.D., M.S., Burcin Uygungil M.D., Aaron R. Zucker M.D. & Craig M. Schramm M.D.
Pages: 460-464
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforIdentifying An At-Risk Population of Children With Recurrent Near-Fatal Asthma Exacerbations | Full Text | References | PDF (124.7 KB)
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Assessing the Potential Influence of Asthma on Student Attendance/Absence in Public Elementary Schools
Derek G. Shendell D.Env, M.P.H., Melannie S. Alexander M.P.H., Danna L. Sanders M.P.H., Amy Jewett M.P.H. & Jianhua Yang Ph.D., M.S., M.P.H.
Pages: 465-472
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforAssessing the Potential Influence of Asthma on Student Attendance/Absence in Public Elementary Schools | Full Text | References | PDF (257.2 KB)
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Frequent Ear Infections in Infancy and the Risk of Asthma in Mexican American Children
Kamal Eldeirawi Ph.D., Rob McConnell M.D., Sylvia Furner Ph.D., Sally Freels Ph.D., Leslie Stayner Ph.D., Eva Hernandez M.S.N., Lisa Amoruso M.P.H., Shioban Torres M.P.H. & Victoria Persky M.D.
Pages: 473-477
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforFrequent Ear Infections in Infancy and the Risk of Asthma in Mexican American Children | Full Text | References | PDF (129.8 KB)
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Influence of Caregiver and Provider Communication on Symptom Days and Medication Use for Inner-City Children With Asthma
Arlene Butz Sc.D., Joan Kub Ph.D., Michele Donithan M.H.S., Nathan T. James B.A., Richard E. Thompson Ph.D., Melissa Bellin Ph.D., L.C.S.W., Mona Tsoukleris B.C.P.S & Mary Elizabeth Bollinger D.O.
Pages: 478-485
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforInfluence of Caregiver and Provider Communication on Symptom Days and Medication Use for Inner-City Children With Asthma | Full Text | References | PDF (188.5 KB)
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CASE REPORT

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Deterioration of Asthma in a Patient With Diffuse Panbronchiolitis (DPB) After Macrolide Therapy
Osamu Matsuno M.D., Kiyonobu Ueno M.D., Yoshitomo Hayama M.D., Hidehiro Honda M.D., Hiroyuki Yamane M.D. & Yukihiko Saeki M.D.
Pages: 486-488
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforDeterioration of Asthma in a Patient With Diffuse Panbronchiolitis (DPB) After Macrolide Therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (196.5 KB)
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ABSTRACT

Vitamin D Levels, Lung Function and Steroid Response in Adult Asthma
Sutherland E.R.Goleva E.Jackson L.P., et al.
Page: 489
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
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Effectiveness and Safety of Bronchial Thermoplasty in the Treatment of Severe Asthma
Castro M.Rubin A.S.Laviolette M.
Page: 490
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforEffectiveness and Safety of Bronchial Thermoplasty in the Treatment of Severe Asthma | Full Text | PDF (86.9 KB)
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